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Services Index
May Gain Slightly

Updated May 3, 2007 12:01 a.m. ET

A measure of activity in the services economy, the ISM nonmanufacturing index, has slipped three months in a row. It could show a moderate rebound. The April survey will be watched for inflationary pressures. Also, the Labor Department will report nonfarm productivity and labor costs. Productivity data at 8:30 a.m. EDT; ISM index at 10 a.m.

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